Freelance Market Research Analyst - Financial Services

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough due diligence on companies in M&A and IPO contexts, assessing financial health, market position and growth prospects.
• Engage with key stakeholders and industry contacts to gather insights relevant to investment evaluations.
• Collect and analyse data from diverse primary and secondary sources to support investment valuations and decisions.
• Develop market and financial models to inform investment cases.
• Produce detailed reports and presentations using MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Be available for a minimum of 30 hours per week when actively engaged on a project.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Financial Services industry
• Tenacity and strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High level of numeracy and data interpretation
• Fluency in English
• Previous freelance or short-term contract experience
• Excellent time-management, organisation and self-motivation
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in M&A, IPOs or private equity/VC contexts
• Financial modelling and valuation experience
• Local market knowledge within UAE/EMEA
• Established industry contacts

Benefits

• Continuous training in market research methodologies via online courses and selected live training sessions
• Collaboration with an international team across EMEA
• Opportunity to contribute to projects for top multinationals
• Chance to develop and position yourself as a local market research expert
• Flexible hours and ability to work from home

About the Company

Euromonitor International is a global market research company providing strategic intelligence on industries, companies, economies and consumers worldwide. We combine data science and on-the-ground research to deliver actionable business intelligence and support decisions on where and how to grow. Our local research analysts leverage market knowledge, language skills and best research sources to provide context and clarity for clients' strategic choices.